Enjoying one of Essex County’s many parks (Miriam Jarney)
Education at Essex County Environmental Center
Recycling and Environmental Education in Essex County
The ECUA proudly supports and promotes the efforts of the Essex County Environmental Center, an environmental education
center with a mission to create awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment and its relationship to Essex County residents. The Center, a facility of the Essex County Park System, is dedicated to uniting its twenty-two communities through integrated educational programs including hands-on activities.
Essex County Environmental Center
- 621-B Eagle Rock Ave, Roseland, NJ
Click HERE to view our Parks Calendar and Register Online Today!
Garden Discovery Club
Tuesdays – April 22; May 6, 20; June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 5, 19; September 9; 4pm to 5pm
For ages 5 and up. Together we’ll grow food in our garden plot and learn about everything from soil to seeds along the way. Participants will get hands-on experience with planting, harvesting and cooking. Session themes include soil and composting, seed planting and labeling, thinning, weeding and watering, selective harvest, garden pests, healthy eating and more! This is a drop-off and pick-up class (children only). Fee: $15 per child per session
Pre-registration Here
Frog Pond Adventure Outdoor Class
Thursday, May 22; Thursday, June 12; and Monday, August 25; 6pm to 7:30pm
For families. This rrribbettting program will take an up-close look at our wetland and pond ecosystem. Search out and identify the life found in the pond through magnifying glasses, microscopes and field guides. Fee: $12 per child, $15 per adult.
Pre-registration Here
2025 Essex County Parks Photography Contest
Submissions are due by Wednesday, September 10
Grab a camera and visit an Essex County Park! Anyone with a camera is invited and encouraged to submit photos that capture a part of your visit to the County Park System. For rules and regulations, please contact the Essex County Environmental Center at 973.228.8776. David Alexander dalexander@parks.essexcountynj.org
Butterfly Tent Safari
Saturday, July 12 to Saturday, July 26, 2025
Tent Hours ~ Monday through Friday from 12pm to 3pm Saturdays, July 12, 19 & 26 from 10:30am to 1:30pm For all ages. Featuring live butterflies and butterfly-themed programming for all ages. Must book a time slot. Advance registration is required. $8 per person (includes a take-away item per paid participant).
Buzzfest
Saturday, August 9 10:15am to 11:15am; 11:30am to 12:30pm; OR 12:45pm to 1:45pm
For all ages. Have you ever wondered how honey goes from hive to jar? Come join our local beekeeper and see a real hive! You’ll even get a sample taste. Learn about bees, their current challenges, and how we can help. Take home a bee themed craft. Limited space per time slot; must book from one of three time slots. Advance registration is required. Fee: $15 per participant (includes a take-away item) REGISTRATION OPEN AT A LATER DATE.
Education at the ECEC
What's Happening at the Environmental Center?
West Essex Park, Home of the Essex County Environmental Center
